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Traditional home with red brick, natural stone and copper detailing.

Bungalow Renovation

November 21, 2013/in Design Showcase /by Jack Shepherd

We receive calls regularly from homeowners inquiring about renovating their bungalow. These inquiries can be broken down into three categories: 1) homeowners in need of more space, 2) homeowners looking to create a more open concept layout, and 3) homeowners seeking curb appeal and only interested in updating the exterior of their home. Some homeowners are seeking a renovation that combines all three. And others add a unique twist to their bungalow renovation.

In the past several years, we’ve had an increasing number of homeowners wanting to upgrade their traditional bungalow to a 2-storey modern home. This was the case for ‘Modern Renovation’, a project featured on our website. It was also the case for a renovation we designed in the Mineola West neighbourhood of Mississauga. Below are images showcasing this home’s transformation in both size and style.

Although it is rare, we’ve had homeowners request the opposite renovation – a modern bungalow renovated to a 2-storeytraditional home. Here are images of a modern bungalow in King City that we re-designed into a beautiful traditional home.

Mississauga Renovation Before

Mississauga Renovation After

King City Renovation Before

King City Renovation After

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Misissauga house with natural stone, red brick and grey trim.

What’s a Bungaloft

April 16, 2013/in News /by admin

A bungaloft is pretty much what it sounds like, a bungalow with a loft. Since its introduction 10+ years ago, there have been variations/configurations on the bungaloft, but the most common is a bungalow with an additional level created by jutting out a section in a steep bungalow-style roof.

From small, affordable homes to grand, luxury homes, the bungaloft style can fall into all categories. There are 2 common threads: the loft – the extra space that adds versatility to the design – and the master bedroom on the ground floor – a feature that allows the future saleability of the home to span demographics. Whether you’re a downsizing retiree or small but growing family, a bungaloft provides options for accommodating house guests, a nanny or older children slowly making the transition out of the family home.

Here’s an example of a luxury 4,600sf bungaloft we designed for a corner lot in Mississauga’s Lorne Park neighbourhood. The bungaloft style allowed the homeowner’s to get the intimacy and coziness of a bungalow, while still accommodating their desire for high ceilings and a separate space for their two children.

Click here for more images of this luxury bungaloft.
Sources: househunting.ca and hubpages.com

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Mineola home with stucco siding, white frame windows and

A DSD Story

January 24, 2013/in News /by admin

David recently met with a prospective client looking to do a reno project in Aurora. They found us through our site sign on Keele St, checked out our website and fell in love with The Window Box, a home we designed in Mississauga’s Mineola West neighbourhood.

They proceeded to talk about other homes they were inspired by and mentioned a home they came across years ago in a Home Depot flyer. They had been carrying around a picture of this home for 3 years, not knowing who designed it or where the home was located, just knowing it was their dream home. David asked to see the picture. The couple presented the crumpled printout. It was a picture of Mineola Makeover, a beautiful David Small designed home located just minutes away from our office.

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